CHANGE OF ROUTINE
Please remember to inform the office or your child's class teacher if there is going to be a change in routine.  DO NOT TAKE OTHER CHILDREN home if permission has not been relayed to the school. If a parent is held up, your child will be supervised until you or a designated person arrives.  All messages to your child need to go via the school office.  Please do not send messages via imessage or text to your child. 

RIDING OF BICYCLES TO SCHOOL

Our School Policy states that children under 10 years of age do not ride bicycles to or from school unless accompanied by an adult.  Students who ride to school must have read the School’s Bicycle Policy and returned to the school the signed acknowledgement form along with a written permission note signed from the parentsbefore they are allowed to ride their bike to and/from school.

HEADLICE

Once again head lice are on the move.   Head lice are very common so there is no need to be alarmed, however they should be treated quickly to prevent them from spreading.

We are asking that all parents examine their child’s hair and look for the following signs:

• Persistent scratching, particularly behind the ears and the nape of the neck accompanied by a red rash.
• Tiny silver white eggs at the base of the hair shaft.
• Small pale brown lice. You may wish to use a magnifying glass and a fine tooth comb under strong light to help identify lice.

Head lice can be treated quickly and effectively by following the following steps: 

1. Visit your local Pharmacy to purchase the latest specialist head lice treatment and apply according to the directions on the pack.
2. Wash out the treatment and use a fine tooth comb to remove the dead lice and eggs.
3. Repeat the treatment in 7 – 10 days if lice are still present or eggs are found within 1cm of the scalp.

As a precaution, any items which may harbor lice such as bed linen, towels and combs should be washed in hot soapy water.  To prevent head lice in the future, all family members should avoid sharing items such as clothing, brushes or hats from each other or friends.

Head lice can happen to anyone:

It doesn’t matter whether your hair is curly or straight, long or short, blond or brunette.  And contrary to popular belief lice prefer clean hair.

As an added precaution we suggest that girls with long hair have it tied back.

Thank you for your co-operation.